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Gresham House backs Telcom Group acquisition of a high-speed network provider

Gresham House, the specialist alternative asset manager, has backed alt-net Telcom Group’s acquisition of Luminet, London’s largest Fixed Wireless network operator and leading business-to-business connectivity provider. The acquisition, backed via Gresham House’s British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund II (“BSIF II”) follows an initial investment of £63 million into Telcom Group in 2021, within its Digital Inclusion investment thematic. It enables Telcom Group to continue driving […]

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Independent report suggests the UK leading the way with AI Standards Hub

The AI Standards Hub is bolstering the UK’s position in the AI race, with key respondents recognising it as global top player in standards development, according to an Oxford Information Labs report. Nearly 70 per cent of participants confirmed that the Hub has empowered the UK AI community to influence and participate in setting standards,

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TechWM supercharges the region’s tech sector with £1 million investment

TechWM, the not-for-profit organisation behind Birmingham Tech Week and the voice of the West Midlands tech sector, has announced it will invest £1 million into the region’s tech ecosystem over the next 12 months, in order to build on the hugely positive momentum already achieved in the sector. The announcement follows new figures from Dealroom

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UK SMEs could be missing out on millions of pounds after half of owners admit they struggle to make sales

Nearly half of the country’s SMEs could be missing out on millions of pounds of revenue because they struggle to make sales and convert leads into customers, according to a nationwide business survey. UK digital marketing agency JDR Group, which specialises in working with SMEs, says 42% of 600 firms it surveyed recently spoke of

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Reboot Online rolls out innovative Nomad Working Policy

In recognition of the evolving work landscape, London based SEO agency Reboot Online has announced the launch of its Nomad Working Policy, a forward-thinking initiative designed to offer employees greater flexibility and the chance to work from abroad. The Nomad Working Policy is an embodiment of Reboot’s commitment to adapt to the changing needs of its

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Retailigence announces global expansion following record growth

Retailigence, a specialist provider of AI driven retail category management solutions, has announced a major global expansion following record growth, with revenues reaching over 2500% since its launch in 2019. The company, founded by retail and tech industry veteran Sid Sarangi (pictured above), has seen substantial growth having solutions deployed to multiple clients across Europe,

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New survey results urge online retailers to focus on sustainable packaging to maintain brand loyalty

New research published this week by Macfarlane Packaging highlights that packaging sustainability remains the key priority for consumers, with 55% demanding that retailers stay focused on using recycled packaging materials and ensuring that their packaging can itself be reused or recycled. Furthermore, 20% of consumers indicated that they would boycott retailers whose packaging was not

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Women led firms to make investment pitch in Chamber backed competition

The region’s best women-led SMEs and start-ups will have the opportunity to pitch to a live panel of investors in a competition hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, NatWest and the British Business Bank. The Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition will see female entrepreneurs secure the opportunity to showcase their business to the likes of

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Blankstone Sington Limited enters Special Administration

At 11.31am last Friday, the High Court of Justice in England and Wales made an order placing the Liverpool based Blankstone Sington Limited into Special Administration.  Andrew Poxon, Alex Cadwallader (pictured above) and Hilary Pascoe of Leonard Curtis were duly appointed as Joint Special Administrators. The Special Administrators have secured all clients’ assets and safeguarded

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